migya wrote:You're about the only person I've seen that thinks Barnes is better than MKG, GSW Hoops Fan. Tradin up to #5 would maybe make a bit of s difference, more in trade value than likely the player we got to pick, but #7 and #30 wouldn't be enough.

Barnes is more athletic, and has a slight height advatage and wingspan advantage (will come in handy rebounding and blocking shots). Ok, so that only speaks for potential. If you compare what the did in College:

Barnes was a better scorer and shooter. Kidd Gilchrist was slightly better rebounder and shot blocker, but neither really stood out. You also got to take into account that Kidd-Gilchrist was on a way better team.

migya wrote:You're about the only person I've seen that thinks Barnes is better than MKG, GSW Hoops Fan. Tradin up to #5 would maybe make a bit of s difference, more in trade value than likely the player we got to pick, but #7 and #30 wouldn't be enough.

Barnes is more athletic, and has a slight height advatage and wingspan advantage (will come in handy rebounding and blocking shots). Ok, so that only speaks for potential. If you compare what the did in College:

Barnes was a better scorer and shooter. Kidd Gilchrist was slightly better rebounder and shot blocker, but neither really stood out. You also got to take into account that Kidd-Gilchrist was on a way better team.

Barnes does look good, especially athletically, but I'll take MKG given the choice. His measurements are better, bigger standing reach, wingspan and less body fat, which may indicate he is fitter. Height is almost the same and negligible, as skill overcomes that, especially such a small difference. As for the averages for last season in college, well that can be attributed to MKG being on a loaded Kentucky team.

It really comes down to having seen them play, because going by stats, anyone saying that MKG is even a lottery pick, let alone possible #2 pick, is somewhat insane.

I would look into trading this pick + another one of our 2nd rounders to get a 1st round pick next year. Hopefully someone drops to 30 where someone would want to move up to get him. Unless another barrage of injuries occur, we're probably going to surrender our pick to Utah next year considering our improved roster. It also wouldn't hurt if we could package RJ/AB/DW + #30 + 2nd rounder for a future 1st.